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Matthew Dellavedova On Track To Return To Action Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Matthew Dellavedova is not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the Boston Celtics. Dellavedova, who missed his club’s past two games due to personal reasons, figures to see his usual allotment of roughly 15-20 minutes off the bench. He likely holds little fantasy value despite being […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJustise Winslow, Derrick Jones Both Questionable On Tuesday
Miami Heat point guard/small forward Justise Winslow (back) and forward Derrick Jones (groin) have been tagged as questionable to suit up for Tuesday’s contest against the Denver Nuggets. Neither man took part in the team’s victory Sunday, with Winslow hampered by a balky lower back and Jones dealing with a groin injury that has forced him to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Favors Cleared To Return To Action Monday
The New Orleans Pelicans will get back power forward/center Derrick Favors for Monday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets after all. Favors, who entered the day questionable to play due to right knee soreness, was able to get through shootaround earlier in the day and has been given the green light to suit up. In his […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKevin Porter Jr. Earns One-Game Suspension
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. made what the league has deemed improper contact with an official during Sunday’s defeat to Dallas. In the wake of the incident, Porter has earned himself a one-game suspension, which if he does not appeal, would sideline him for Tuesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. The rookie […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEvan Turner Will Continue Absence Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Evan Turner has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs due to left Achilles pain. Turner has seen sparing minutes in the three games that he has appeared for the Hawks, and he is now set to miss his third consecutive outing. Acquired in the offseason in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJordan McRae Will Miss Fifth Straight Contest Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan McRae will miss Monday’s game versus the Detroit Pistons due to what the team has listed as mallet finger. McRae has now missed each of Washington’s past five games after a strong season debut that saw him record 11 points and five rebounds off the bench. With C.J. Miles slated […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoC.J. Miles Set To Make Season Debut Monday
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward C.J. Miles has been cleared to take the court for Monday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons. Miles, who has been working his way back since having left foot surgery, will be on a minutes limit, but is in line to make his first appearance of the 2019-20 year. The 32-year-old […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (11/4/19): NBA DFS Lineups
Monday's six-game slate may look docile on the surface, but per DraftKings' scoring, each of the league's two top overall points collectors are taking the floor to kick off the week (Giannis Antetokounmpo and Andre Drummond). That goes without mentioning that James Harden will also be available. Factor in that Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoD'Angelo Russell Questionable To Suit Up Monday
Golden State Warriors point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been tagged as questionable to play in Monday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a right ankle sprain. Russell sat out Saturday’s defeat to Portland, paving the way in the backcourt for Ky Bowman to see a huge amount of minutes from the point slot. […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHassan Whiteside Likely To Return To Lineup Monday
After missing his first contest of the season Saturday, Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is on track to return to the starting five for Monday’s contest versus the Golden State Warriors. Whiteside, who is listed as probable due to a bruised left knee, is averaging 12.8 points and 12.2 rebounds through his first five […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoMaximilian Kleber To Miss Sunday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a bruised right knee. Without Kleber in the rotation, Dwight Powell and his low DFS price tag figure to be a popular target for owners. Through his first five games, Kleber has proven to be […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGrayson Allen Ruled Out For Monday’s Game
Memphis Grizzlies point/shooting guard Grayson Allen will be unavailable for Monday’s contest versus the Houston Rockets due to a sore left ankle that he sustained during Saturday’s defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Allen, who arrived in the offseason via a trade with the Utah Jazz, has proven himself a solid bench option during his second […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJaren Jackson Jr. Not On Track To Play Monday
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. left Saturday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns early due to right knee soreness and does not appear to be set to play Monday versus the Houston Rockets. With rookie Brandon Clarke having contributed a double-double off the bench against the Suns, the team’s first-round pick figures likely to […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTim Frazier Unlikely To Suit Up For Monday’s Contest
The Detroit Pistons won Saturday versus the Brooklyn Nets despite being depleted in the backcourt with Reggie Jackson, Derrick Rose and Tim Frazier all sidelined. With Jackson and Rose both already confirmed to be out, it appears Frazier is on track to join them Monday as the team has listed him as doubtful to play […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Favors Has Status Up In Air For Monday’s Game
The right knee soreness that has hampered New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Derrick Favors has once again resulted in him being listed as questionable to participate in Monday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets. In his absence, Jahlil Okafor has earned starts at the center position and established himself as a solid DFS and short-term fantasy […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDerrick Rose Will Miss Monday’s Contest
Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus the Washington Wizards due to a strained right hamstring. Rose’s absence will mark his second straight contest in street clothes, with Luke Kennard and Bruce Brown likely to share starting backcourt duties yet again. Rose has averaged 20.8 points per game […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoHarry Giles To Remain Sidelined Sunday
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Harry Giles has once again officially been ruled out from making his season debut Sunday versus the New York Knicks. Giles’ status has remained up in the air ahead of multiples games this week, but head coach Luke Walton and the Sacramento staff are once again opting to play it safe […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoRussell Westbrook To Play Sunday, Likely To Sit Monday
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook appears set to miss the second leg of his team’s back-to-back Monday against Memphis after having been cleared to play Sunday versus Miami. Westbrook, who has notched four double-doubles and two triple-doubles thus far in 2019-20, is a strong DFS candidate Sunday due to his low price tag in […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDennis Smith Jr. To Miss Sunday’s Contest
The New York Knicks will be without point guard Dennis Smith Jr. for the fourth consecutive game Sunday against the Sacramento Kings due to personal reasons. Expect the team to deploy rookie RJ Barrett as the starting point guard, with Frank Ntilikina to see extended minutes off the bench as Elfrid Payton is also slated […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III Knocks Down Quartet Of Triples In Defeat
Golden State Warriors small forward Glenn Robinson III embraced his expanded offensive role in Saturday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets by firing up seven triples, four of which found the bottom of the net. Robinson was all over the court during his 36 minutes, adding nine rebounds, three assists and two steals to his 16-point […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoTerry Rozier Ices Victory For Club In Final Minute
Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier earned his way to a 20-point outing Saturday versus Golden State, pushing his club over the finish line with a late bucket and a pair of made free throws in the final seconds. Rozier also added seven assists and five rebounds to his line, providing the type of multi-category […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoKy Bowman Packs Stat Sheet Across 39 Minutes
With D'Angelo Russell joining the myriad of Golden State Warriors in street clothes due to injury Saturday, Ky Bowman was forced to rack up 39 minutes at the point guard spot. In that span, he had the best showing of his short NBA stint, compiling 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. He […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoEric Paschall Stars With 25-Point Effort In Sixth Game
Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall surely could not have expected that when he was a second-round selection of the club back in June that he would so quickly be thrust into the offensive spotlight, but following his 25-point showing against Charlotte on Saturday, he appears in line to see a sizable role moving […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoDwayne Bacon Drops Career-High 25 Points In Victory
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Dwayne Bacon took over Saturday’s win against the Golden State Warriors with a career-best 25-point performance. Bacon’s offensive game inside the three-point arc was working from a myriad of angles, as he shot 10-for-19 from two-point range. After back-to-back performances entering Saturday which saw him make a single field goal […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBradley Beal Collects 30 Points In Just 28 Minutes
Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal scored in bunches during Saturday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, accruing 30 points on 8-for-19 shooting across 28 minutes. Beal, who enjoys relative offensive carte blanche, logged just one assist and managed not to snag a rebound. His lack of production across other categories is likely an anomaly due […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoIsaiah Thomas Provides Offensive Spark As Reserve
Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas fired up 14 shots in just 19 minutes during Saturday’s defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, collecting 16 points in that span. Despite serving as the backup to Ish Smith, Thomas continued to outproduce his teammate, dishing out seven assists and snagging three rebounds. Since returning, Thomas has been instant […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJarrett Culver Goes For Career-High 20 Points Off Bench
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver had his most impressive showing to date during Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards, collecting 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting, including going 4-for-9 from long range. Entering the game, Culver had collected just 12 points through his first four professional contests, but benefited from Minnesota’s depth having been […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoAndrew Wiggins Leads Way To Win With Team-High 21 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins tied his season high with four made threes during his club’s win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Wiggins was needed for just 26 minutes due to the nature of the victory, shooting 9-for-16 overall en route to scoring 21 points in addition to dishing out six assists […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoBrandon Clarke Notches Double-Double Off Bench
Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke spent most of Saturday questionable to suit up due to a back injury, but after being cleared shortly before tip-off, Clarke was able to notch the first double-double of his career off the bench versus Phoenix. The rookie logged just 22 minutes, but was supremely efficient, collecting 16 points, […]
Jesse Borek 5 years agoJa Morant Compiles 24 Points Across 29 Minutes
Memphis Grizzlies point guard JA Morant was firing on all cylinders during Saturday’s defeat to the Phoenix Suns, racking up 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting. In addition to recording his first multi-three-point effort of his career, the rookie added seven assists and three rebounds to pad his stat line. Owners will want to keep an […]
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